Is Your Big Project Super Aligned?
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Super Projects don’t take alignment for granted. Dynamic….
Super Alignment is characterized by 10 factors, as shown below. Use the cards to explore the true level of alignment for your big project.
Business 1st
Super Projects never lose sight of business needs & priorities.
Whether driven by IT, HR or Finance, super projects put the business 1st. They are aligned with business needs and priorities. Also, with business strategy and its vision of success.
Org. Backing
Super Projects enjoy the full backing of the organization.
Super Projects enjoy the full commitment and support of the organization and its leaders. They span functional boundaries to ensure cross-functional alignment.
Top Attention
Super aligned for a super project means executive sponsorship & support at the most senior levels.
It also means that the project or initiative is talked about at the C-suite or even the board. Moreover, it is a top 3-5 priority for key internal stakeholders.
Aligned in Reality
Super projects are aligned in reality, as well as on paper.
The strategy says that the organization is committed to this project or initiative. But, words must also match deeds in terms of how resources are allocated and, even, how leaders spend their time.
Politics & Alliances
Super projects need to be super at politics. To make things happen, they...
Engaging stakeholders is not considered a distraction, but rather as ess...
Dynamic Alignment
Super projects are aligned not just at the start, but throughout.
Alignment is dynamic in response to changing market, customer and stakeholder needs.
Focus
Super aligned means super focused, with people, priorities and resources being directed towards a clear set of priorities and results. They avoid d...
Minimal Noise
Alignment also helps to ensure that noise and distractions are kept to a...
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